Political Parties

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

Which of the following is the main event at a national convention?

• nominating a candidate for president and the party nomination of the vice president.

• raising money for the national election

• preparing TV and radio advertisements

A political party is a group of _______________________________________________.

• who share the similar beliefs about government.
• who share the similar beliefs about the president.
• who share the similar beliefs about congress.
• who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch

One Democratic Party core belief is _____________________. 

• destroy the environment
• help the environment
• no taxes
• Not funding social programs

The ________________ Party wants to government to share wealth with workers.

• Communists

• Federalists

• Socialists

• Green

Which of the following political parties is more liberal?

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party

Which political party traditionally supports tax cuts for all Americans?

• Republicans
• Democrats

How do voters who vote for third party candidates “disrupt” the two-party system in American politics? 

• They could “split” the vote from their candidate and the other party would win.
• They don't disrupt the two-party system. 

Why do Republicans and Democrats traditionally keep their political platforms broad?

• To attract as many votes as possible.
• They don't have strong political platforms. 

Billy just turned 18 and is trying to decide what party to vote for. He wants to join a party that will spend more money on public schools for our children. What party would he most likely want to join?

• Republican

• Democrat

• Socialist

• Communist